Duke University | Howard Hughes Undergraduate Program
Duke University Summer Science Workshop: Integrating the Quantitative and Life Sciences
July 13 – 18, 2008
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Duke University is offering a summer workshop in Integrating the Quantitative and Life Sciences for North Carolina secondary school Advanced Placement teachers in mathematics, statistics and the life sciences. During the week-long summer workshop, 6 AP biology or environmental sciences teachers will be paired with 6 AP calculus, AP statistics, or honors precalculus teachers to develop curricular units emphasizing the power of mathematical modeling to address biological questions. To maximize the impact of the materials developed, teachers will serve as peer leaders, conducting workshops in their local schools and districts. Additionally, pairs of biology and math teachers will present their workshop projects jointly at annual meetings of the North Carolina Science Teachers Association and the North Carolina Council of Teachers of Mathematics.
FOR: North Carolina Secondary School AP Math and Life Science Teachers.
Application Process | Eligibility | Financial Support | Program Staff | Teacher Renewal Credit | Calendar of Important Dates
APPLICATION PROCESS
Applications will be reviewed after the deadline for submission – there is no rolling admissions policy. Space is limited to 12 participants. THE DEADLINE FOR RECEIVING APPLICATIONS HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO MARCH 31.
To apply, print out our application form (PDF), which includes a Supervisor Reference Form, or you may request a hard copy of the form by contacting:
Deborah Wahl
phone: (919) 684-6066
fax: (919) 660-0488
Mail the completed application form, including the Supervisor Reference Form, in a sealed envelope to:
Deborah Wahl
Undergraduate Research Support Office
011 Allen Building, Box 90047
Duke University
Durham, NC 27708-0047
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ELIGIBILITY
This program is open to North Carolina secondary school teachers in the following courses:
AP Calculus
Honors Precalculus
AP Statistics
AP Biology
AP Environmental Science
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FINANCIAL SUPPORT
Each participant will receive a $625 stipend and travel reimbursement for up to $200, as well as accommodation on the Duke campus for 5 nights. Additionally, participants will also received support to present their workshop projects jointly at the annual meetings of the North Carolina Science Teachers Association and the North Carolina Council of Teachers of Mathematics.
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PROGRAM STAFF
The Howard Hughes Summer Laboratory Institute will be led by Drs. Jack Bookman and Noreen Naiman. Dr. Bookman, who is a member of the Duke Department of Mathematics, has a special interest in math education. He is primarily responsible for teaching first-year students in introductory calculus courses. He also coordinates the graduate teaching assistant training for the Math Department, prepares preservice secondary mathematics teachers, advises math majors and evaluates reforms in undergraduate mathematics education. Dr. Naiman teaches genetics biochemistry, cellular biology and molecular biology at the North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics. In her 11 years of teaching, Naiman hosted numerous academic workshops in molecular biology and biotechnology. She enjoys guiding students of all ages to an understanding of complex biological systems through hands-on investigations, experiments and scientific competitions.
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TEACHER RENEWAL CREDIT
The Workshop will offer licensure renewal credits.
CALENDAR OF IMPORTANT DATES
Deadline for mailing application: March 31
Notification of Applicants: By April 11
Deadline for Acceptance: By April 25
Program Dates: July 13 - 18
